SEARCH FOR AN APARTMENT FOR RENT IN Recoleta - BUENOS AIRES
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About the Neighbourhood
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This neighboorhod is known for its squares, parks, cafés, Shopping galleries and the Recoleta cemetary. This is one of Argentina's most important cemeteries where even in death the Argentine elite compete to show off there wealth. The most famous resident being Eva Peron but it also holds many former Presidents and some of the founding fathers of Argentina such as Irelands Admiral William Brown who was instrumental in gaining independence for Argentina. The neighbourhood has been referred to as the Paris of the Americas, many French-style palaces and villas were built in the area, especially on Avenida Alvear with its sophisticated restaurants, up-scale shopping areas and mansions built by the afluent families of Buenos Aires, and one of Argentina's most luxurious hotels, the grand five-star Alvear Palace Hotel and Confitería La Biela is one of the city's most famous cafés and is patronized by authors, politicians, and other celebrities. Recoleta also boarders many parks which open up into the fabulous parks of Palermo. This is a truly chic elegant place to call home while you visit Buenos Aires
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